Introduction to Scar Massage.
Basic scar massage workshop
$750 NZD
Join us for an introduction to scar massage
Learn simple but effective scar massage techniques for injury or surgical scars (excluding burn) on this introductory course in Restore Therapy techniques. A highly practical workshop where you will learn some useful hands-on skills to help people with scar tissue and adhesions with online pre-course theory reading and a demonstration video of the techniques for reference is included. Ideal for anyone new to scar massage or looking for a quick refresher.
Pre-course reading
One day workshop
8.5 hrs training
Full Workshop Details
Bonus Material
Training Structure
Practical Skills
Theory
Our basic Introductory Scar Massage workshop is ideal way to start in scar therapy. The techniques form this workshop are easily incorporated within a soft tissue treatment such as massage, or modalities that do not use oils or lotions such as osteopathy. You’ll develop skills to treat mature and maturing scars from 10+ weeks post-injury (unless you have existing experience in wound care or scar treatments that will enable you to apply these techniques earlier in recovery). Each workshop may have an emphasis on application for certain injuries or surgeries – for example within cancer care or within hand therapy. Read the individual event details for more information.
Video Demonstration
Techniques from the workshop are demonstrated on video for your reference. You have access to online materials for 12 months.
Did you know that in our practical demonstration videos we include a time stamp showing when different techniques are shown onscreen. This is so you can skip forward to the techniques you want to view – as we appreciate how busy life can be!
This basic training program is includes online pre-course reading. Your online enrolment is activated four weeks before your workshop, but only takes a short time to complete, so don’t worry if you enrol near to the workshop date. Access to the workshop materials via your student dashboard is included for 12 months.
Pre-course self-paced theory (up to 1.5 hours)
Downloadable PDF pre-course reading covering essential topics such as wound healing and scar tissue formation, contraindications and cautions.
Links to research and further reading.
In-person training (6.5 hours)
One day practical skills development.
Watch demonstration treatments given to members of the public impacted by scar tissue.
Technique demonstration (Optional bonus)
Demonstration of techniques.
Basic Scar Massage
Learn basic techniques for scar tissue
Scar massage suitable for surgical and trauma injury (non-burn) scar tissue
Methods to improve skin and fascial mobility
Dry scar massage and scar massage with oil, lotion or wax
Passive Scar Stretch
Restore movement and flexibility
Safe passive stretching techniques for different scar types
Methods to improve tissue mobility and fascial glide
Essential theory for safe practice is provided in an online pre-course reading document and welcome video. All documents can be downloaded and saved for your reference. This will include:
Wound healing and scar formation
Scar classifications and considerations
Common post-operative or injury complications
Scar tissue and pain
Scar adhesions
Contraindications to scar massage
In-depth theory to complement this workshop is delivered in our advanced online theory course, Understanding Scars which we recommend for an in-depth understanding of scar tissue considerations and clinical reasoning when planning a treatment program